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               Obama Vows Immigration Reform During Mexican Visit

   U.S. President Barack Obama has vowed to reform the U.S. immigration
   system, which he says does not currently reflect American values and
   causes some people to "live in the shadows."
   Mr. Obama spoke to a group of mostly students Friday at Mexico`s
   National Anthropology Museum in Mexico City. He noted the young people
   there were "the dream" that would help shape Mexico`s future with their
   spirit and their willingness to change things that no longer work.
   Mr. Obama said the U.S. and Mexico were "two equal partners," adding
   that distortions in both countries have created misunderstandings he
   hopes will be corrected. He said a "new Mexico is emerging" with a
   robust civil society and political parties that compete vigorously but
   also transfer power peacefully.
   The president also plans to meet privately with a group of Mexican
   businessmen while visiting the nation.
   Later Friday, the president will travel to Costa Rica, where he plans
   to meet with Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla to discuss
   bilateral issues ahead of Saturday`s Central American Forum on
   Sustainable Economic Development.
   On Thursday in Mexico City, President Obama said the U.S.-Mexican
   border is more secure now than it has been in years, but that more
   needs to be done.
   Mr. Obama held talks in Mexico City with new Mexican President Enrique
   Pena Nieto. The U.S. leader said immigration and security matters
   constantly overshadow the Mexican and American economies and bog down
   business relations.
   He said the United States is working on common sense immigration reform
   and is determined to cut the demand for illegal drugs, which
   contributes to much violence along the shared border.
   Mr. Obama said U.S. security relations with Mexico will evolve as
   President Pena Nieto decides how to reform the security structures of
   his country.
   Mexico is one of the largest customers for U.S. goods. President Obama
   said clearing the way for more jobs and trade is the focus of his
   visit.
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